Choosing a security door or screen for your Adelaide home is not a one-size-fits-all decision. The right product depends on your security priorities, your budget, the style of your home, and what type of opening you need to secure. This guide walks you through the main types of security doors available in Adelaide and helps you work out which is right for your situation.
The Main Types of Security Doors and Screens in Adelaide
1. Crimsafe Security Doors and Screens
Crimsafe is a premium Australian-made stainless steel security screen system. The security performance comes from the combination of 0.9mm 304 stainless steel mesh and the patented Tensile-Tuff Screw-Clamp system, which mechanically locks the mesh into the aluminium frame at hundreds of points around the perimeter.
Crimsafe is available in multiple tiers — Classic, Regular, and Ultimate — with the Ultimate tier achieving a 7x impact rating (the highest available from any stainless steel security screen manufacturer) when tested by independent accredited laboratories to AS 5039:2008.
Best for: Homeowners who want the highest available security screen protection, a 10 to 15 year structural warranty, and a product that allows good visibility from inside the home while maintaining a strong physical barrier.
2. Diamond Grille Security Doors
Diamond grille security doors feature a heavy steel or stainless steel grille with a traditional diamond pattern mesh, welded or mechanically joined into a powder-coated aluminium frame. They provide solid, visible physical security with a classic aesthetic that suits heritage, period, and traditional-style Adelaide homes particularly well.
Stan Bond SA installs diamond grille security doors using 316 marine grade stainless steel mesh with extruded aluminium perimeter framing, tested to AS 5039:2008.
Best for: Heritage, older-style, or period Adelaide homes. Homeowners who prefer the look of a visible metal grille over a mesh screen. Budget-conscious buyers who want a solid, tested security door at a lower price point than premium mesh screen doors.
3. Standard Aluminium Security Doors
Standard aluminium security doors (also called flywire-style or insect screen doors with a security rating) use a lighter-weight aluminium or steel mesh in a basic aluminium frame. They can meet AS 5039:2008 at the minimum specification level but generally have lower impact resistance than Crimsafe or diamond grille products.
Best for: Rental properties, secondary access doors, or situations where budget is the primary concern and maximum security performance is not required.
4. Fire Attenuation Screens
Fire attenuation screens are a specialised variant of security screens designed for properties in bushfire-prone areas. They use a tighter mesh aperture (1.5mm x 1.5mm) that blocks airborne embers while also reducing radiant heat flux. They are compliant for use at BAL-12.5, BAL-29, and BAL-40 bushfire attack levels.
Best for: Adelaide Hills, semi-rural fringe, and other Bushfire Prone Area properties with a formal BAL rating of 12.5 or above.
Comparison Table: Which Security Door Type Is Right for You?
| Crimsafe | Diamond Grille | Fire Attenuation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security standard | AS 5039:2008 (5x or 7x) | AS 5039:2008 | AS 5039:2008 + AS 3959-2009 |
| View from inside | Excellent (near-invisible mesh) | Reduced (visible grille) | Excellent |
| Bushfire rating | No (standard Crimsafe) | No | Yes — BAL compliant |
| Home style | Any — contemporary or traditional | Best for heritage/period | Any — primarily functional |
| Warranty | 10 to 15 years | Check with manufacturer | Check with manufacturer |
| Relative price | Premium | Mid-range | Premium (specialist product) |
Which Type Should You Choose?
Choose Crimsafe if:
- You want the highest available security screen performance backed by independent testing
- You want near-invisible mesh that does not obstruct your view from inside
- You want a long-term structural warranty (10 to 15 years)
- You want a product that works for any door or window type across your whole home
Choose Diamond Grilles if:
- Your home is heritage, period, or older-style and the traditional look of a metal grille suits the exterior
- You want a solid, AS 5039 compliant security door at a lower price point than premium mesh screens
- You prefer the visual deterrent of a visible heavy-gauge metal grille
Choose Fire Attenuation Screens if:
- Your property is in the Adelaide Hills, semi-rural fringe, or any area with a formal BAL rating of 12.5 or above
- Your development approval or building approval requires BAL-compliant screen installations
Speak With Stan Bond SA
Stan Bond SA supplies and installs Crimsafe security doors and screens, diamond grille security doors, and Crimsafe fire attenuation screens across all Adelaide metro areas, the Adelaide Hills, Mount Barker, and regional South Australia. Our team can visit your property, assess each opening, and recommend the right product for each application and your budget.
For a free, no-obligation measure and quote, call us on 08 8336 2066 or request a quote online.
See our full range of security doors at Adelaide Security Doors and security screens at Adelaide Security Screens.